The Baytree Cafe

11 Mill St, Ottery Saint Mary EX11 1AB, United Kingdom
+44 1404 811388
$$$ Cafe , Breakfast restaurant
(130 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

The Baytree Cafe, nestled in the heart of Ottery Saint Mary at 11 Mill St, EX11 1AB, stands as a cozy retreat for locals and visitors alike. This delightful café is a haven for those seeking wholesome food in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. With a phone number reachable at +44 1404 811388, it’s a great spot for a leisurely breakfast, a quick lunch, or an afternoon snack.

Stepping into The Baytree Cafe, you’ll immediately notice the clean and tidy environment that adds to the inviting ambience. The café offers a menu that features an array of comforting choices, from hearty main meals to delicious cakes. Popular dishes like the fabulous full English breakfast will make your taste buds sing, while the star menu items such as the breakfast baps—with perfectly fried eggs and satisfying hash browns—are beloved by regulars. Other mouth-watering options include various chips, classic cheese burgers, and indulgent lasagnas that arrive steaming and satisfying on your plate.

The experience is further enhanced by the attentive staff, known for their genuine warmth and readiness to make you feel at home. Customer reviews, like that of Emily Abbott, highlight the welcoming atmosphere and the delightful food selection. Karen Hawkes praises the full English breakfast, while Henry Felton gives a nod to the cafe’s loveliness with his 10/10 fried egg and hash brown bap. Such authentic experiences make it clear that The Baytree Cafe is cherished by those who frequent it.

While some might find the café’s charm at odds with its no-frills approach—especially those in search of intricate coffee beverages or trendy avocados—the true essence of The Baytree lies in its straightforward dedication to serving hearty, locally sourced food at reasonable prices. A review from ‘Any Body’ succinctly captures this ethos, stating that this is a café where “you are always guaranteed a warm welcome, good service, and well-cooked wholesome food.”

If you’re in the mood for a casual dining experience, look no further than The Baytree Cafe. Whether you stop by for a quick snack or sit down for an indulgent meal, you’ll leave with a satisfied palate and perhaps a newfound favorite spot in Ottery Saint Mary.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

130 Reviews
Emily Abbott

29 Aug 2025

The food was lovely,there was a good choice on the menu and staff were welcoming and friendly. The café is clean and tidy I would be happy to visit the cafe again .

Karen Hawkes

26 Aug 2025

Fabulous full English breakfast, lovely friendly staff, great service!!

Stan Joyce

25 Aug 2025

Sally & her staff are always happy to see you. food & drink are very good value. If you have a question the patrons are willing to help.

Mr. Toast

17 Aug 2025

Staff can appear a bit abrupt or unfriendly this may be just down t to it being a locals café. Also though the café opens till 12 on a Saturday last orders are at 11:30 and they are quite strict on this. I popped in here twice as was at Beautiful Days Festival. I just had a sausage and bacon sandwich on granary with a coffee. Great sandwich and coffee very good quality. People were in having full breakfasts which look also very good and lots of clean plates. Good value as well.

martin leigh

02 Aug 2025

Great staff , good atmosphere, food is brill. Would recommend a visit.

Henry Felton

09 Jul 2025

Absolutely first class. Food delicious, coffee great and lovely people running it. I had a fried egg and hash brown bap, 10/10

Any Body

04 Jul 2025

At the Bay Tree Cafe, 11 Mill Street in Ottery St.Mary, you are always guaranteed a warm welcome, good Service, and well-cooked wholesome food at very reasonable prices. It's a no-Frills Cafe, not a Restaurant for Visitors, so if you are looking for fancy Coffees, expensive Pastries and Avocados you had best look elsewhere. The Bay Tree can oblige with a great Fry-up or a tray of Fresh Local Eggs however. The good food and excellent value for money attracts folk from all walks of life from workmen to pensioners and everyone in between, so the Bay Tree can sometimes be quite a busy Social Hub. The only negatives are that it can suffer with heavy condensation on cold days so the front door may be open wide, and the local Mobile Internet Reception is often poor, just like the rest of Devon.

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